Accessibility at Mindsmith
We believe everyone deserves access to quality learning experiences. The learner experience in Mindsmith is built to meet WCAG 2.2 AA standards, ensuring the courses you create are accessible to all learners.
Our Commitment
Accessibility is not an afterthought
At Mindsmith, accessibility is woven into every decision we make. We've focused our WCAG 2.2 AA compliance efforts on the learner experience — the courses, interactions, and content your audience engages with.
We continuously audit the learner-facing experience against WCAG 2.2 AA guidelines and work with users who rely on assistive technologies to identify and address barriers.
Learner Experience
Built for every learner
The learner-facing experience in Mindsmith includes accessibility features to make courses usable by people of all abilities.
Full Keyboard Navigation
Learners can navigate courses using only a keyboard, ensuring users who cannot use a mouse can fully engage with content.
Screen Reader Compatible
The learner experience works with popular screen readers including NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver, with proper ARIA labels throughout.
High Contrast Support
Text and UI elements maintain sufficient color contrast ratios, and we support high contrast mode for users with low vision.
Focus Indicators
Clear, visible focus states help users track their position when navigating with keyboards or assistive technologies.
Semantic Structure
Proper heading hierarchy and semantic HTML ensure content is logically organized and easily navigable.
Media Alternatives
Support for captions, transcripts, and alt text ensures multimedia content is accessible to all learners.
Shared Responsibility
Accessibility is a partnership
Like the shared responsibility model in cloud security, accessible learning content requires both a capable platform and thoughtful creators. Mindsmith builds the foundation — creators build on it well.
What Mindsmith provides
- Semantic HTML output by default
- Accessible templates and themes with proper contrast
- Full keyboard navigation and focus management
- Screen reader optimized course player
- Built-in contrast and readability checks
What creators can do
- Use proper heading hierarchy in lessons
- Add meaningful alt text to all images
- Choose color combinations that meet contrast standards
- Write clear content at appropriate reading levels
- Review content using Mindsmith's built-in accessibility tools
Coming soon: Built-in Accessibility Checker
On our roadmapWe're building an accessibility checker directly into Mindsmith. It will flag issues like missing alt text, poor heading structure, and insufficient contrast — and our AI agent will have access to it, helping you catch and fix accessibility gaps before you publish.
Feedback & Testing
Real-world feedback matters
We respond fast
When a genuine accessibility issue is reported, our team can often resolve it within days — not months. We treat accessibility bugs with the same urgency as any critical platform issue. If you hit a barrier, email us at accessibility@mindsmith.ai
Real users, real testing
Formal audits and automated testing tools are essential, but they don't tell the whole story. We value feedback from people who use assistive technology every day. If you navigate Mindsmith content with a screen reader, switch control, or other assistive tech, your experience is invaluable to us — please share it.